NVWE Notes: Like the previous Knockout bottlings this is a gutsy, yet deeply fruity bottling. The nose offers rich black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, licorice root, tobacco and cedar scents of fine definition. Things are mouth-coating, but full of grip on the palate, where the cherry-berry fruit holds its focus, yet finds good harmony with savory flavors of bitter chocolate, baking spice, tobacco, licorice root, vanilla, cedar and black tea. The finish is juicy, richly satisfying and long. If capable of another three years or more of steady improvement, it will be quite delicious now with a grilled steak. 150 cases produced.